Oglesby Summer Fun Fest returns June 15-18
Farmers might not be thrilled with the clear forecast – a little more rain would alleviate our moderate drought – but Oglesby residents will have plenty of sunshine for the annual Summer Fun Fest. Oglesby Summer Fun
Poco a Poco Music Festival begins in Streator, 5 public events set the week of June 12
The Poco a Poco Summer Music Festival in Streator will run throughout the week of June 12, with some public concerts. The week-long program for incoming high school freshmen through graduated seniors. Poco a Poco provides 30-plus
Elevated portion of I-95 collapses in Philadelphia after tanker truck fire
Officials said on Sunday morning that a tanker truck fire forced the closure of a section of Interstate Highway 95 in northeast Philadelphia after an elevated portion of the roadway collapsed. The Philadelphia Fire Department said in
Mass shooting leaves 6 injured outside Houston nightclub
Houston police confirmed early Sunday that a mass shooting in a parking lot outside a Houston club left at least 6 people injured, with one listed in critical condition. Houston Police Department Chief Troy Finner said at
Write Team: 3 memorable early Midwestern books
American literature has been enriched by three Midwestern books, which I would like to share with you. I think of Juliette Kinzie’s fine book, “Wau-bun” (1855), telling of her days at Fort Winnebago, Wisconsin. The account of
With corporate leaders’ help, maybe we’ll get answers to Chicago violence
Corporate citizenship is an important driver of change just about anywhere you go. Ken Griffin, formerly Chicago’s richest man, did plenty of nice things in the city with his billions, notably supporting Lurie Children’s Hospital and extending
Novak Djokovic wins record 23rd Grand Slam with victory at French Open
36-year-old Serbian Novak Djokovic defeated Casper Ruud at the French Open final on Sunday with a 7-6 (1), 6-3, 7-5 victory, winning a record 23rd Grand Slam title in Paris. Djokovic earned $2.4 million for the victory.
Pittsburgh Pirates’ Andrew McCutchen reaches 2,000 career hits
The Pittsburgh Pirates’ Andrew McCutchen reached a major milestone on Sunday, earning his 2,000th career hit against the New York Mets at PNC Park. McCutchen reached his 2,000th hit in the bottom of the first inning off
Jimmie Allen dropped from label after being sued for sexual assault by second woman
Jimmie Allen has been sued for sexual assault by a second woman. According to Variety, the suit was filed Friday, June 9th in Tennessee federal court and identifies the new accuser as ‘Jane Doe 2,’ who is
‘Yellowstone’ star Luke Grimes shares new song “Playin’ On The Tracks”
Luke Grimes has dropped his brand-new song “Playin’ On The Tracks,” written with Brent Cobb and produced by Dave Cobb. Grimes portrays Kayce Dutton on the popular television series Yellowstone. Grimes shared how the track came about